News
27 March 2025
City museums support victory celebrations
Newcastle’s city museums are joining in the Newcastle United (NUFC) Carabao Cup victory celebrations this Saturday 29 March 2025, with lots to do for fans and local families as they prepare for the big event.
27 March 2025
Full line up revealed for The Late Shows
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NewcastleGateshead’s celebrated culture crawl will be on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May 2025, with over 70 venues taking part.
25 March 2025
Discovery Museum raises over £10,000 for Tiny Tyneside, the new under 5s play space
Newcastle’s Discovery Museum has successfully raised the final £10,000 needed to complete ‘Tiny Tyneside’ – a new play space for under 5s.
19 March 2025
Discovery Museum shortlisted for national awards for Steam to Green business partnerships
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Discovery Museum has been shortlisted in the national Museums + Heritage Awards 2025 in the Partnership of the Year category for its exhibition Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution
18 March 2025
Stagecoach drives sustainability as a sponsor of The Late Shows 2025
Stagecoach confirmed as a further sponsor of the popular after-hours cultural event.
06 March 2025
Lumo helping Discovery Museum's Tiny Tyneside stay on track
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Discovery Museum is launching a fundraising appeal to raise the final £10,000 to complete its new space for under 5s and the appeal has already been given a helpful boost by Newcastle based electric train service, Lumo.
14 February 2025
National Lottery Open Week 2025 - find out about free activities on offer
As part of National Lottery Open Week (15-23 March 2025) our museums and galleries are offering a variety of events, for free, to visitors who show a National Lottery ticket or scratchcard on entry.
10 February 2025
Ways to Play 2025: February Half Term
Families are invited to enjoy affordable days out at museums and galleries
03 February 2025
Bringing Monet to South Tyneside
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery announces second partnership with The National Gallery
30 January 2025
£200,000 awarded to Discovery Museum for new developments
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North East Museums (formerly Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) has been awarded £200,000 by the Wolfson Foundation to support the redevelopment of galleries at Newcastle’s Discovery Museum.
08 January 2025
North East Museums receives £1,000 Movement for Good Grant
North East Museums receives £1,000 from The Benefact Trust
27 November 2024
An exciting new chapter for North East’s biggest cultural organisation
From 26 November Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums will be known as North East Museums
25 November 2024
The Late Shows 2025 Dates Announced
NewcastleGateshead's annual weekend of after-hours culture will return in May 2025.
11 November 2024
Christmas at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
From heart-warming train rides to creative craft workshops and a festive market too, there's something for everyone to enjoy this winter.
01 November 2024
Keith Merrin recognised as one of the 50 most influential museum leaders in the world
The Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List highlights key individuals whose innovation and creativity have been integral to developing today’s museums.
18 October 2024
Leading firm Stowe Family Law continues support of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM) is happy to announce that Stowe Family Law has renewed its Business Partner support for a fourth year.
16 October 2024
‘Recovery through Ceramics’ Programme shortlisted for the Museums Change Lives Awards
The Shipley Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award presented by the Museums Association.
24 September 2024
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums launches new Autumn event and activity programme
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums launches an exciting new autumn programme.
18 September 2024
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums receives Autism Acceptance award
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Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums has been awarded the Silver Autism Acceptance award by the North East Autism Society (NEAS) for its commitment to supporting autistic visitors, families, staff, and volunteers.
